As an accredated Organisation by the UNCCD, we were thrilled to join global leaders, innovators, and regreening advocates at the UNCCD COP 16 which took place in Riyadh from 2–13 December 2024. This landmark conference themed ‘Our Land. Our Future.’ celebrates 30 years of advancing solutions for desertification, land degradation, and drought resilience. As the largest UN land conference ever and the first in the MENA region, we had a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and champion sustainable practices like Kisiki Hai and Rainwater Harvesting at our booth.

Additionally, we utilized virtual reality goggles to provide visitors with an immersive experience of our field activities. We also had an opportunity to host a high-level side event with the Tanzania Minister of Environment, which generated significant interest and engagement. The half-moon bund prototypes, in particular, proved to be a popular attraction, facilitating clear explanations of their functionality. Here is our highlight video of our participation in the UNCCD COP 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.